Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 436: RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 436 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL. Primary sponsor: Donovan Dela Cruz (Democratic), AQUINO, Brandon Elefante (Democratic), KIDANI, Donna Kim (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that no person shall serve as State Fire Marshal for more than three terms. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Dela Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| AQUINO | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brandon Elefante | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Donna Kim | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Glenn Wakai | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by LAB on Thursday, 03-13-25 9:00AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Pass First Reading
- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 18
- Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 2 (Senator(s) Fukunaga, Kidani). Transmitted to House.
- Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 41) in amended form (SD 1).
- Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 775) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
- One Day Notice 02-28-25.
- The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
- The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-19-25 10:02AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
- Reported from LBT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 351) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
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